About Us
NECARF is a non-profit independent body of Lay Catholics of north east region, a forum of excellence in pursuit of knowledge and knowledge dissemination, which continually responds to changing social realities through publications and discourses. It is a Forum engaging in socio-economic-culture domains that promotes and protects human dignity and mutual sharing, a platform through which different worldviews are synchronized. NECARF aims to encourage
- Scientific temper and promote scholarly work among Catholic Scholars in their inquiry into secular and spiritual related topics which may have direct or indirect implications on the functioning of the Church in the region.
- Take up research activities on social, economic and culture topics, with special emphasis on lives of people in North East region.
- Publication of Newsletter/Magazine/Journal for public reading, and to encourage young and budding writers to express opinion through writing.
- To Serve as a Think Tank for the Catholic Church in the region, sharing of knowledge and providing guidance to young Catholic researchers of the region,
- To conduct Workshops, Seminars and Symposiums on contemporary issues to encourage free and fair expression of views/opinions
- NECARF shall respond to request for suggestions from the Church, whenever sought for, on issues that may require opinion from Lay people.
Current Articles
Opinion | Articles | John S. Shilshi
Lay Ministry in North East Region: Need for a Paradigm shift
Introduction:
In contemporary Catholic world, the term “missionary” immediately brings to mind aged-old images of priests braving adverse situations and extending spiritual and humanitarian.....
Opinion | Editorial | John S. Shilshi
When the idea of having the North East Catholic Research Forum (NECARF) was thrown to the North East India Regional Bishops Council (NEIRBC), there were speculations and apprehension among many bishops, perhaps wondering what such an organization could be.....
Current Updates | NE Brief | NECARF Rep
After being deprived of the opportunity to come together for social or spiritual get-together for two long years, members of the North East Catholic Community, Delhi (NECCOD), took full advantage of the relaxations allowed by the government following impr.....
Current Updates | NE Brief | NECARF Rep
The Arunachal Pradesh Catholic Association (APCA) hosted an impressive reception in honour of the Bishops of North East region, in Itanagar where 17 Bishops gathered for their Annual Conference, the first to be held in Arunachal Pradesh. The reception was.....
Opinion | People's Edit | Michael Lunminthang
Unceasing Prayer The COVID situation gave us different experiences which we might not have come across in normal circumstances. In spite of the unending fear around us, to my surprise, I find myself contemplating more on ‘Prayer’ in my little ways t.....
